Driver - CDL

Responsible for driving to and from designated locations, transporting soiled linen and delivering clean linen products to hotel customers, while verifying loads and adhering to state and Federal Regulations. 

Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following:

• Conduct Pre & Post Trip Inspection of truck 
• Assists dispatchers and weighmasters by positioning carts in appropriate area and covering cart with plastic 
• Loads clean linen into trucks, checking to ensure accuracy of load against delivery ticket 
• Drives truck to specified customer locations and unloads clean linen carts, interacting with hotel staff 
• Communicates customer concerns or complaints promptly to Production or Logistics Manager on duty 
• Completes trip sheet to reflect all stops, number of carts delivered, and number of carts retrieved 
• Report any and all mechanical issues, accidents and/or incidents involving drivers or company equipment  
• Promptly report any delays to supervisor/manager relating to pick-up or delivery of load, (breakdowns, weather of traffic 
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state and local regulations for the safe operations of a commercial motor vehicle. 
• Professional representation of the Company and the trucking industry through responsible driving and appearance 
• Drivers must comply with all Customers’ safety and delivery requirements 
• Ability to pass a DOT exam and drug test 

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Commercial Class A Driver’s License
• Exceptional customer service is mandatory. 

Job Specific Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of experience driving a commercial truck 
• Must be able to follow maps or directions to meet destination in a safe and efficient manner. 
• Able to understand and complete basic math 

Work Hours:

• May include working on the weekends or during Holidays.

Physical / Mental Requirements:

• Assigned duties are accomplished primarily driving the truck and an industrial setting.   
• Able to operate truck lift gate and back-up trucks correctly and safely into tight places 
• Able to push/pull cars loaded with linen weighing approximately up to 700 pounds
• May be at an industrial setting with heat/cold and distracting noise levels

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• The working environment is typical of an industrial facility including noise and vibration.  An employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Personal Protective Equipment will be required for certain tasks.

Safety: 

• All employees are responsible for their personal safety and safety of others. Therefore, all employees must: 
• Participate fully in company health and safety programs and comply with all company OSHA policies and procedures. 
• Follow all lawful employer safety and health rules. 
• Wear and / or use Personal Protective Equipment, when and how instructed. 
• Report hazardous conditions to management. 
• Report any job-related injury or illness to management and seek treatment promptly. 
• Other duties as requested.